The Islamic Extremists are killing and displacing Christians in northern Iraq.

These actions are supposedly in response to the airstrikes by both the U.S. and Iraqi militaries.

Earlier this week, the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese held a re-dedication mass that followed 33 days of prayer and meditation.

Bishop Kevin Rhoades told 21Alive his thoughts on the issue in Iraq, and says that's one of the things he's been praying about.

"Of all the Christians, Catholics included, expelled from their homes in Iraq I was thinking about the city of Mosul, an ancient Christian site where just a few weeks ago was the first time in 1700 years that the mass was not celebrated. And it just breaks our heart,” he said.

Bishop Rhoades says he hopes there will be an international effort to fight for religious freedom.

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